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More Funding, Resources, and Rights on Their Way for Educators

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Ready to Launch New Era in School Funding Following final action in the House and Senate earlier this week, only the governor’s signature is needed to enact the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future companion legislation (HB 1372). If the governor decides to veto, there should be sufficient votes […]
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As Session Nears End, Progress on Equity, Testing, and More

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Blueprint Companion Bill Shapes Up with Amendments The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future’s companion bill, HB 1372, is making rapid progress towards the legislative finish line. The Senate’s swift adoption Thursday of amendments to the bill on its second reading indicates that final passage is near, likely with a veto-proof majority. Given […]
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What the American Rescue Plan Means for Maryland Schools

American Rescue Plan Delivers Billions to Maryland for Education The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan signed by President Biden on March 11 has the potential to enable the nation and our state to recover from the coronavirus pandemic and to begin to dismantle the poverty that has for too long created inequity in education, work, […]
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Fight Continues for Safe Working and Learning Conditions and Equity

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Legislation Advances to Provide Educators Fairer Accommodations Process This week finds more educators and students returning to in-person instruction, while the coronavirus pandemic continues and vaccine supply remains short. Dedicated educators, who are eager to be safely and sustainably in classrooms and schools with their students, need and deserve adequate job […]
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New Legislation Ready to Help Launch Blueprint for Maryland’s Future

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Companion Bills Ready to Help Launch Blueprint for Maryland’s Future On Monday committees in the House and Senate will consider the much-anticipated and essential companion legislation needed to implement the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. MSEA is examining the details of HB 1372 (and SB 965) for areas that could be improved […]
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HB 1322: Protecting Vulnerable Educators Seeking Coronavirus Accommodations

No one should be made to choose between their job and their health or the health of their family members.
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Legislation Heard to Protect Accommodations, Job Security for Educators

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Legislation Heard on Educator Accommodations, Job Security, Safe Working Conditions As the coronavirus pandemic in Maryland enters its second year this week, educators need and deserve adequate job and health protections. In HB 1322, sponsored by Del. Alonzo Washington (D-22) and supported by MSEA, educators would avoid having to choose between […]
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MSEA Calls for Less Testing, More Instructional Time

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Advocates for Reduction in Mandated Spring Standardized Testing This week MSEA has been fighting for students and educators—who have enough stress navigating the myriad unique demands of education during the pandemic—to be given as much grace as possible from high-stakes standardized tests. In public comment Tuesday to the Maryland State […]
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MSEA President Cheryl Bost's Public Comments at the February 23 State Board Meeting

Good morning President Crawford, Vice President Halle, and members of the board. As many students return to their classrooms and hopefully begin the long road back to normalcy, we need time to address social-emotional challenges and trauma exacerbated by the pandemic. We need to re-instill confidence in students that their schools are safe places that […]
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